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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.17, 3,524.55 and 1,714.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.17, 3,524.55 and 1,714.46 is: 2,366.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.17 : 3,524.55 = 1,714.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.17/3,524.55 = 1,714.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.17x = 3,524.55 × 1,714.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.17x = 6,042,699.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,042,699.99/2,553.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,366.74

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